News Release

For Immediate Release

January 25, 2023

Thirteen Students Named Candidates for U.S. Presidential Scholars Program

GRAND FORKS, N.D. – Thirteen Grand Forks Public Schools seniors have been named candidates for the U.S. Presidential Scholars Program.

Candidates for the U.S. Presidential Scholars program are:

• Seoyeon Ahn, Red River

• Noura Elhamadany, Red River

• Matthew Evans, Red River

• Nauman Farid, Red River

• Brett Feller, Red River

• Mary Flynn, Red River

• Alishba Khan, Red River

• Emily Nelson, Red River

• Quinn Roehl, Grand Forks Central

• Megan Schill, Grand Forks Central

Candidates for the U.S. Presidential Scholars Program in Career and Technical Education (CTE) are:

• Kaylee Anderson, Grand Forks Central

• Kaylee Kirkeby, Grand Forks Central

• Clarkson Sande, Red River

Established in 1964, the U.S. Presidential Scholars Program recognizes and honors distinguished graduating seniors across the nation. In 2015, the program was extended again to recognize students who demonstrate ability and accomplishment in career and technical education fields.

A committee of qualified individuals experienced in secondary and post-secondary education will evaluate the candidates on their academic achievement, personal characteristics, leadership and service activities, and an analysis of their essay.

Each year, up to 161 students will be chosen as Presidential Scholars, including at least two North Dakotans.

All 2023 U.S. Presidential Scholars will be selected by the Commission and will receive the Presidential Scholars Medallion.

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